I Reclaim 2025
Blossoming Into Freedom
Inspired by nature's ability to reclaim urban spaces, the 2025 I Reclaim HS Summit invited attendees to blossom into their freest selves. Through education, healing, self-expression, and community care, the weekend explored what it means to be seen as a whole person—not just through the lens of a diagnosis.
Detroit, Michigan • June 6–8, 2025
"My cup is full from spending the weekend surrounded by the amazing, resilient, inspiring and loving HS community."
I Reclaim 2025 Attendee
"Community is 50% of everything for warriors and community helps us with the other 50%."
— 2025 attendee
Community & Atmosphere
Attendance grew significantly in 2025, bringing together new and returning community members from across the United States and beyond. Throughout the weekend, attendees found connection through shared experiences, meaningful conversations, creative activities, and moments of joy.
Program Snapshot
Programming expanded to explore the full patient experience, including medical care, advocacy, storytelling, relationships, online visibility, body image, and self-expression. Sessions balanced practical tools with emotional healing, helping attendees navigate life with HS both inside and outside clinical settings.
Featured Topics
Advances in HS Research & Therapies
Busting Myths About HS
How to Tell Your HS Story
Navigating Intimacy with HS
Mirror Work 2.0
Navigating Online Harassment
Blossoming into Freedom
Throughout the weekend, attendees explored what freedom could look like in their own lives — freedom from shame, isolation, misinformation, and self-doubt. The summit encouraged participants to embrace self-expression, reclaim joy, and build a future rooted in connection and possibility.
"You are no longer alone. There is a community ready to walk beside you."
— 2025 attendee
